How to Write a Poem for an Invitation
Writing a poem for an invitation, or for any occasion, can seem like a daunting task. The most important steps, though, take place before the writing even begins. Any written work, from a novel to a greeting card, is created for a specific reason and directed toward a particular audience. Knowing who will be receiving your invitation and why it is being sent are the two most important elements in the creation of your poem. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Inspiration
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Determine who or what the invitation is for. Every event, from a birthday to a wine tasting, will require a different style of verse.
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Review images that represent your event, or read similar invitations to find inspiration for your poem.
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Decide on a style for your poem, keeping in mind the audience and available space on the invitation. Use rhymes and smaller words when writing for children. Create event-specific imagery for more mature audiences. Don't try to force rhyme or humor into a poem.
Writing Your Poem
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Recreate the size of the invitation you'll be using on a pad of paper. Making several of these stencils will allow you to experiment with different sizes and styles of writing. Smaller writing will allow for longer verse but may also be harder to read.
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Determine if your poem is going to appear on the front or on the inside of the invitation (if using a folded card), or partially on both.
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Begin writing your verse. Keep the lines of your poem inside the measured border so that each line will fit on the actual invitation.
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Don't limit yourself to one specific poem or verse. Try writing several poems using various styles that might suit the event. Remember that your poem should appeal to the person who will be receiving your invitation.
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Write your poem to flow from line to line. Break it in a logical point if you plan to continue it from the front of the invitation to the inside of the card.
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Remember that you have limited space to work with, so choose every word carefully to keep the reader interested and wanting to continue reading.
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Reread your poem when it's finished. Read it aloud and, if possible, have another person read it.
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Tips & Warnings
Various factors greatly affect the number of lines that you have to work with, including the size and style of your lettering, as well as the decision to create the invitations by hand, computer or to have them professionally printed. Your poem should be memorable and appealing to its intended audience.
